I can 1000% relate... I think a lot of people can. Cannabis tends to have this pristine image (unless if you're like... hardcore christian/conservative) like it can't do much harm(other than the 'lazy stoner' sort of image) it's sort of seen as being mild. And yeah, I get that too, it is in respect to the spectrum of 'whats out there.' But it's not 'without teeth' either. I wrote an article about it a while back in the olden steem days... but yeah... Eventually it does turn from a blessing into a curse if not done with the right intentions or without intention. I've also felt that it does affect 'clarity' which is often what we use to navigate this world, internal and external, private/public etc... also the degree to which we can organize our thoughts also relates outwards to the world we create with our consciousness.. I've had a friend once tell me that 'weed people' are less reliable and in my own experience, seeing from both sides I have to admit that is often true! So yeah... hoping it works out good for you! I was listening to Aaron Doughty (youtuber) talk about quitting cannabis and he mentioned there was some sort of experiment done, where they 'mapped out consciousness' or something of various substances/psychological states or something and at first I was like "woo woo, yes mapping a number to a subjective experience... uh huh...' but listened a bit more and it made a bit more sense when he said it had something to do with muscle tension or something... I'd have to find the video to mention the specifics of what this was called but yeah, he said Cannabis was on a higher frequency/level than of alcohol, i think alcohol was like 250 on this scale and cannabis was about 350... Wich was putting it into the range of 'acceptance' and I would say that is a great way to put it. It can put you into a state of acceptance but there are also higher states out there that we can acheive... I think this scale was going up beyond 8 or 9 hundred if I remember correctly. Also interesting is Graham Hancocks story about quitting cannabis you should look into, you might find it interesting. Joe Rogan spoke to him about it on the Joe Rogan Experience. Probably better hearing it from the horses mouth than me trying to paraphrase. Also a big part of the allure in the cannabis thing is yeah, sometimes "it is good," and of course a big part of that can be the addiction speaking. Which like any other addiction, hijacks our own pleasure/reward systems... therefore giving us the 'good' feelings when we placate the addiction (temporarily, of course) but then that's not so... available for other 'feel good' moments in life... So it's hard to say exactly whats what. It's certainly different for each individual, but also... I think that it's a common struggle like I said before... I heard someone say if you struggle with smoking, you gotta quit for a long, long time... and then (if ever) switch up your ROA (route of administration) i.e. edibles. Anyways, have a great week. I'm sure you'll be feeling even more awesome in no time ;) One last thing, there's something called 'Weed Emesis'(Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome) which can happen to longtime smokers... I've seen it not personally but it is actually a thing. Basically you're just throwing up and throwing up constantly, the only thing that helps is hot showers/baths...and... COLD TURKEY!
You got this! You're your OWN ENTITY! :)
thank you! great comment, and thanks for the share!!!! lol.. enjoying that tune!!!! listening now.. great advice too on edibles.. a friend of mine also got clean on that route... much .love!
WOW, these guys are amazing,, listening to the whole playlist on Ytube.. inspiring!! YEAH! thank you brother!